RGBlink X1 Modular Video Wall Processor
Venus X1 · 1U 19″ rack · seamless switching · modular inputs · 10-bit scaling
A 1U rack-mount seamless switcher and scaler that takes four built-in inputs plus three plug-in module slots and feeds LED, LCD and projector canvases pixel-to-pixel — supplied by Excelled, a trusted LED display manufacturer and controller supplier for global B2B system integrators.
RGBlink X1 Video Wall Processor at a Glance
What is it? The X1 (Venus X1) is RGBlink’s 1U 19-inch rack-mount seamless switching and scaling processor — the compact base of the Venus modular family, supplied factory-direct by Excelled Display.
What can it take in? Four standard inputs (HDMI 1.3, DVI-I, VGA/YPbPr, CVBS) plus three option module slots for HDMI, DVI, 3G-SDI, VGA, CVBS, USB or YPbPr — with an optional audio management module.
What does it output? 2× DVI-I and 1× VGA at user-configurable resolutions up to 2048×1152@60, with seamless switching, PIP, split function and 10-bit scaling.
Who is it for? Fixed-install LED and LCD walls, meeting rooms and control displays that mix legacy VGA/CVBS sources with HDMI, in one rack unit with EDID management and signal backup.
What is included? X1 chassis with modular plug-n-play architecture, remote control software for Windows/iOS/Android — module configuration and pricing from our sales team.
Why the X1’s Plug-n-Play Slots Beat a Fixed-I/O Switcher
Fixed-I/O switchers force a decision at purchase: pick wrong, and the box is wrong. The X1 keeps three of its seven inputs as plug-n-play module slots, so a rental fleet can carry SDI modules this week, HDMI loop modules the next, and a USB playback module after that — the chassis stays, the I/O follows the job.
The processing side is equally honest about what a 1U box should do: seamless switching between any sources with no black frame, 10-bit scaling with configurable horizontal and vertical offsets, PIP from any source in any position and size, and a split function for multi-panel canvases. Signal backup is standard, so a dead laptop does not black out the screen.
Rack-Ready Chassis
480 × 303 × 45 mm, 3.5 kg, 19-inch rack mount with an OLED display and illuminated buttons for front-panel operation.
Module Slots
HDMI, DVI, 3G-SDI, VGA, CVBS, USB or YPbPr input modules, plus an optional audio management or Wi-Fi hotspot module.
10-Bit Scaling
10-bit grayscale and zoom processing with configurable H/V offsets — pixel-to-pixel output matched to non-native displays.
PIP & Split
Picture-in-picture from any source in any position and size, PBP presets, split function and 12 wipe-style transition effects.
X1 Inputs: Four Standard Interfaces Plus Three Module Slots
Out of the box the X1 accepts HDMI 1.3, DVI-I, VGA/YPbPr and CVBS, covering SMPTE 625/525 broadcast formats, 720p/1080p/1080i and VESA resolutions up to 1920×1080@60. The three module slots extend that with HDMI, DVI, 3G-SDI (in/loop), CVBS, USB, VGA or YPbPr modules, each hot-configured to the job.
| Input | QTY | Capability |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI (standard) | 1 | HDMI 1.3; SMPTE 625@25/50 PAL, 525@29.97/59.94 NTSC, 720p/1080i/1080p; VESA to 1920×1080@60. |
| DVI-I (standard) | 1 | DVI 1.0 single-link; same SMPTE/VESA set as HDMI — the standard feed into an LED sending card chain. |
| VGA / YPbPr | 1 | VGA-UXGA: 800×600 to 1600×1200 incl. 1440×900 — legacy PCs and projectors without adapters. |
| CVBS (standard) | 1 | PAL / NTSC composite for legacy players and cameras. |
| Module slots | 3 | Select from HDMI / DVI / 3G-SDI (SD/HD/3G) / VGA / CVBS / USB / YPbPr modules + 1× audio management; order codes 190-0001-02-1 to 190-0001-13-0. |
Every input runs through on-board EDID management, so laptops and media servers are handed the resolution the wall actually needs — the quiet fix for “my laptop shows the wrong picture” calls on site.
Dual DVI-I and VGA Output, Scaling to 2048×1152 for LED Walls
Output is user-configurable from the standard set or fully custom: SMPTE 720p/1080p, VESA up to 2048×1152@60 and 2560×816@60 at 50/60/75 Hz (not all resolutions are supported on VGA). The two DVI-I outputs and one VGA output feed monitors, projectors or the DVI input of an LED sending card, with the 10-bit scaling engine matching the canvas pixel-to-pixel.
| Output | QTY | Capability |
|---|---|---|
| DVI-I | 2 | DVI 1.0; user-configurable resolutions incl. 2048×1152@60 and 2560×816@60 — primary feeds to displays or LED sending cards. |
| VGA | 1 | VGA-UXGA output for legacy monitors and projectors (subset of the resolution set). |
| Control | 3 | TCP/IP LAN, RS232 serial and USB 2.0 — remote control from Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android apps. |
Transition effects include twelve wipe patterns (hard and soft edges, in and out squares) plus cut and fade, and the front panel pairs a bright OLED display with large illuminated buttons — SAVE, LOAD, SCALE, PIP, DSK, SPLIT, BLACK — so show changes happen without opening software.
Where the RGBlink X1 Video Wall Processor Earns Its Keep
Fixed-Install LED & LCD Walls: One Box, Mixed Sources
A briefing-room wall driven by a desktop, a guest laptop and a legacy document camera is exactly the X1’s brief: seamless switching between any of them, EDID management to keep laptops honest, and signal backup standard so a failed source never blacks out the wall.
Rental & Staging: Modules Follow the Show
Fleets buy one chassis type and stock SDI, HDMI and USB modules to match each job — the plug-n-play architecture means a stage change is a module change, not a purchase order.
Meeting Rooms & Courtrooms: Legacy Sources Stay Connected
VGA-UXGA and CVBS inputs keep older evidence displays, document cameras and players live, while PIP puts a camera feed over the presentation — all controllable from iPhone, iPad or Android apps.
RGBlink Venus Family: X1 vs X2 vs X3
The Venus modular family shares one architecture across three chassis sizes. Specs below are taken from the published RGBlink specification sheets for X1, X2 and X3.
| Model | X1 ☆ | X2 | X3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis | 1U 19″ rack, 3.5 kg | 2U, 12 kg | 3U-class, 12.3 kg |
| Input architecture | 4 standard + 3 module slots | 4 slots, up to 16 inputs | 4 slots, up to 16 inputs |
| Output architecture | 2×DVI-I + VGA | 4 slots, up to 16 outputs | 2 slots, up to 8 outputs |
| Max input | 1920×1080@60 | 4K@30 (HDMI 1.4/DP 1.1a module) | 4K@60 HDMI 2.0 / DP 1.2, 12G-SDI, HDR |
| Splicing | Split / PIP on single canvas | Up to 16 screens, 16K×2K | Multi-layer on 4K canvas |
| Gray level | 10-bit | 10-bit | 12-bit |
| Sync | — | Genlock Y + HDMI digital sync in | Genlock Y BNC + HDMI sync |
| Redundant PSU | — | Option (2 PSU slots, 200 W) | Option (2 PSU slots, 205 W) |
| Power | 65 W, AC 100–240 V | 200 W max | 205 W max |
| Typical fit | Single-canvas rooms, mixed legacy sources | Multi-screen splicing, LCD/LED/projector | Rental & staging, 4K60/HDR shows |
Model pages: RGBlink X2 modular video wall processor · RGBlink X3 4K modular processor. Send your canvas size and source list — our engineers confirm the module set in one reply.
RGBlink X1 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product type | 1U 19″ rack-mount seamless switching and scaling video wall processor (Venus X1) |
| Standard inputs | 1× HDMI 1.3, 1× CVBS, 1× VGA/YPbPr, 1× DVI-I |
| Module slots | 3 × (HDMI / DVI / SDI SD-HD-3G / VGA / CVBS / USB / YPbPr) + 1× AUDIO management option |
| Max input resolution | 1920×1080@60 (VESA/HDMI/DVI); 720p/1080i/1080p SMPTE; SDI to 1080p60 on module |
| Outputs | 2× DVI-I + 1× VGA; user-configurable or standard resolution set |
| Max output resolution | 2048×1152@60 / 2560×816@60; SMPTE 720p@50/60, 1080p@50/60; refresh 50/60/75 Hz (not all resolutions supported on VGA) |
| Processing | 10-bit grayscale processing, 10-bit zoom processing, scaling with configurable H/V offsets, image enhancement |
| Switching | Seamless switching between any source, cut/fade plus transition effects, split function, PIP any source/position/size, PBP presets |
| OSD & overlay | Text overlay / OSD / subtitle / banner display (standard from firmware Ver 1.2) |
| Reliability | On-board EDID management (standard), HDCP compliant, signal backup (standard) |
| Control | TCP/IP LAN, RS232, USB 2.0; remote control from Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android; optional Wi-Fi hotspot module |
| Power | AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz auto-ranging, max 65 W |
| Operating environment | 0–40 °C, 10–85% relative humidity |
| Net size / weight | 480 × 303 × 45 mm / 3.5 kg |
| Packed size / weight | 540 × 360 × 135 mm / 5.2 kg |
| Order codes | 110-0001-01-2 (X1) · 110-0001-02-2 (with EXT module) · 110-0001-03-2 (with Wi-Fi) · 110-0001-04-2 (EXT + Wi-Fi) |
X1 Buying Guide: 5 Checks Before You Order
- Match the canvas, not the brochure. One X1 feeds a single output canvas up to 2048×1152@60; larger LED walls take the DVI feed into a sending card sized for the pixel count.
- List the legacy sources honestly. VGA, CVBS and YPbPr inputs are built in — if the venue still runs them, the X1 removes a shelf of converters.
- Pick modules for the show profile. 3G-SDI in/loop for broadcast, HDMI in/loop for laptops, USB for playback, audio management for embedded sound — order codes are listed in the spec table.
- Plan control. TCP/IP, RS232 and USB are all present; iPhone/iPad/Android apps cover show-floor control, and the optional Wi-Fi hotspot module cuts the cabling.
- Confirm the OSD need. Text overlay, subtitles and banners are standard from firmware Ver 1.2 — verify the shipped firmware version if on-screen text is part of the design.
Price and Cost Factors
X1 pricing follows configuration: the chassis plus the module set. Because the slots are hot options, the fair comparison is chassis + modules versus a fixed-I/O switcher of equal input count — send our team the source list and we quote the exact module configuration, including spares for rental fleets.
RGBlink X1 Video Wall Processor FAQ
Q1 What is the RGBlink X1 video wall processor?
The X1 (Venus X1) is a 1U 19-inch rack-mount seamless switching and scaling processor. It takes four standard inputs (HDMI, DVI-I, VGA/YPbPr, CVBS) plus three plug-in module slots, and outputs through two DVI-I ports and one VGA port with 10-bit scaling, PIP, split and EDID management.
Q2 Which input modules are available for the X1?
The three module slots accept HDMI, DVI, 3G-SDI (SD/HD/3G), VGA, CVBS, USB and YPbPr input modules, plus an audio management module and a Wi-Fi hotspot module. Each module has its own RGBlink order code, such as 190-0001-04-1 for DVI input or 190-0001-07-1 for 3G-SDI in/loop.
Q3 What is the maximum output resolution of the X1?
Outputs are user-configurable from the standard set or custom: VESA up to 2048×1152@60 and 2560×816@60, plus SMPTE 720p@50/60 and 1080p@50/60, at 50, 60 or 75 Hz refresh. Not all resolutions are supported on the VGA output.
Q4 Can the X1 drive an LED display directly?
The X1 feeds LED walls through the video chain: its DVI-I output connects to the DVI input of an LED sending card, which distributes to receiving cards and the wall. The scaling engine matches the output pixel-to-pixel to the wall’s native canvas, which is the typical fixed-install wiring for this class of processor.
Q5 Does the X1 switch without a black frame?
Yes. Seamless switching between any source is a headline feature of the X1, with cut, fade and a range of transition effects. Because signal backup is also standard, a failing source can be replaced without the screen going dark.
Q6 How does PIP work on the X1?
Picture-in-picture can be taken from any input and placed in any position and size on the canvas, with PBP (picture-by-picture) presets also included. Together with the split function, this covers camera-over-presentation layouts and multi-panel canvases without extra equipment.
Q7 Can the X1 show text overlays or banners?
Yes. Text overlay, OSD, subtitle and banner display are standard from firmware version 1.2 onward, which covers channel identifiers, titles and announcements directly from the processor.
Q8 How is the X1 controlled remotely?
Three control ports are standard: TCP/IP LAN, RS232 serial and USB 2.0. RGBlink supplies control software for Windows plus apps for iPhone, iPad and Android, and the optional Wi-Fi hotspot module lets tablets control the unit without venue cabling.
Q9 What does EDID management do on the X1?
EDID management lets the X1 tell connected sources which resolution to output. On-board EDID handling is standard, so laptops and media players present the picture the wall actually needs instead of falling back to an unwanted default mode.
Q10 What are the X1’s power and environmental requirements?
The X1 runs from AC 100–240 V at 50/60 Hz auto-ranging with a maximum power draw of 65 W, in an operating range of 0–40 °C and 10–85% relative humidity — standard for meeting-room and rack installations.
Q11 How big and heavy is the X1?
The chassis is 480 × 303 × 45 mm and weighs 3.5 kg net, mounting in any standard 19-inch rack at 1U. The packed size is 540 × 360 × 135 mm at 5.2 kg, which keeps shipping and truck-pack costs low for rental fleets.
Q12 How much does the RGBlink X1 cost?
Pricing depends on the chassis configuration and the module set chosen, so contact our team with your source list for a factory-direct quote. X1 order codes run from 110-0001-01-2 (base) through EXT-module and Wi-Fi variants, with input modules quoted separately.
The RGBlink X1, Delivered as a Configured Rack Unit
RGBlink X1 gives integrators one 1U chassis that scales, switches and backs up mixed-generation sources into LED, LCD and projector canvases — backed by Excelled’s pre-shipment testing and factory-direct support. Pair it with our LED screens or retrofit it onto an existing wall.
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